Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE: IR), a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, will release its 2011 fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 7:00 a.m. ET.

On the same day, Michael W. Lamach, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Steven R. Shawley, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a conference call for analysts and investors, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET, to review the company's results.

A real-time, listen-only webcast of the conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. Individuals wishing to listen can access the call through the company's website at www.ingersollrand.com.

For those unable to listen to the live event, a replay will be available at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET, February 8, 2012, on the company's website or by telephone by dialing 855-859-2056 (domestic) or 404-537-3406 (international), passcode 40529419. The replay by telephone will be available through midnight, February 15, 2012.

About Ingersoll Rand

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) is a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments in commercial, residential and industrial markets. Our people and our family of brands--including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Schlage®, Thermo King® and Trane® --work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings, transport and protect food and perishables, secure homes and commercial properties, and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $14 billion global business committed to sustainable business practices within our company and for our customers. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com.

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